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Super Middleweight Boxing Rankings - March 2001

Super Middleweight rankings for March 2001. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: Between September 1989 and November 2001 The Ring published contender rankings only (positions 1–10) and did not include a separate "champion" in its ratings.
Note: The WBC and IBF March 2001 rankings are not available.
RankWBAMarch 2001WBOMarch 2001RINGMarch 2001
🏆Byron MitchellNEW
World Champion
Joe Calzaghe
Champion
1
Vacant
Mario VeitSven Ottke
2Dana Rosenblatt+1Freeman BarrJoe Calzaghe
3Andrei Shkalikov+1James Butler+2Bruno Girard
4Mario Veit+1Dana RosenblattByron Mitchell+5
5Manuel Siaca-4Richie Woodhall+1Charles Brewer-1
6Mads LarsenOmar Sheika+1Thomas Tate-1
7David StarieCharles Brewer+1Davey Hilton-1
8Charles BrewerMiguel Jimenez+1Dingaan Thobela-1
9Thomas TateDanilo HausslerNEWGlenn Catley-1
10Richie WoodhallMads Larsen+1James Butler
11Rudy Markussen+2Andrei Schalikov-1
12Guillermo Jones-1Guillermo Jones
13Scott Pemberton-1Jose M. Guerrero+1
14Omar SheikaSyd Vanderpool-1
15Nordin Ben SalahNEWVitali Kopitko

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since February 2001

WBAMarch 2001 vs February 2001

🏆

There is a new World Champion: Byron Mitchell(previously Bruno Girard)

Biggest risers

  • Rudy MarkussenNow ranked #11 (was #13)
    +2
  • Dana RosenblattFrom #3 to #2
    +1
  • Andrei ShkalikovFrom #4 to #3
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Manuel SiacaFell from #1 to #5
    -4
  • Guillermo JonesFrom #11 to #12
    -1
  • Scott PembertonDown one place to #13
    -1

WBOMarch 2001 vs February 2001

Entered the top 10

  • Danilo HausslerNow in the top 10 at #9
  • Mads LarsenPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Byron MitchellPreviously #3, now WBA World Champion
  • Andrei SchalikovJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • James ButlerUp to #3 from #5
    +2
  • Richie WoodhallFrom #6 to #5
    +1
  • Omar SheikaUp one spot to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Andrei SchalikovSlipped a spot to #11
    -1
  • Syd VanderpoolSlipped a spot to #14
    -1

RINGMarch 2001 vs February 2001

Biggest risers

  • Byron MitchellUp 5 places to #4
    +5

Biggest fallers

  • Charles BrewerFrom #4 to #5
    -1
  • Thomas TateDown one place to #6
    -1
  • Davey HiltonSlipped a spot to #7
    -1

About the Super Middleweight Division

Weight Limit: 160-168 lbs (72.6-76.2 kg)

Super Middleweight, established in 1984, is a relatively modern division that has become one of boxing's most competitive weight classes. The division features fighters who combine middleweight speed with near-light heavyweight power.

Division Characteristics

Super Middleweights are known for their versatility - they can box technically, brawl, and everything in between. The division often produces exciting, competitive fights.

Notable Facts

The Super Middleweight division gained significant attention with the Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament, which brought together the best fighters in the division for a round-robin competition.

Historical Context

Created to bridge the gap between Middleweight and Light Heavyweight, Super Middleweight has evolved into a highly respected division with a strong talent pool.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.